Promoting healthy families, embracing equity and celebrating diversity and resilience
Our Vision
Ifarada visions to establish a thriving community guided by ubuntu and wahkohtowin, where wellness, belonging, and connection flourish; where our roots are honoured, our stories affirmed, and our collective resistance blooms into vibrant community life.
Our focus is on a holistic approach to healing, wellness, and equity.
Our Mission
To build foundations rooted in kumbukumbu—the memory and wisdom of our ancestors. Guided by ubuntuand wahkohtowin, we cultivate strength through collective knowledge, cultural pride, and shared healing.
Through leadership, empowerment, and wellness programs, we strive to uplift communities—honouring the
teachings of the past as we shape liberated futures.
Through leadership, empowerment, and wellness programs, we strive to uplift communities—honouring the
teachings of the past as we shape liberated futures.
Our Principles
Ifarada: Centre for Excellence is guided by seven principles affirm that Ifarada’s work is rooted in empowerment, compassion, and community transformation—ensuring that all people feel seen, safe, and supported.
Grounded in the teachings of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and Sankofa (“to go back and fetch what is good”), and guided by Indigenous understandings of All My Relations and 7 Grandfathers, we honour the interconnectedness of people, spirit, and land and the importance of living in harmony with all.
Grounded in the teachings of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”) and Sankofa (“to go back and fetch what is good”), and guided by Indigenous understandings of All My Relations and 7 Grandfathers, we honour the interconnectedness of people, spirit, and land and the importance of living in harmony with all.
Principle #1
Sankofa
Principle #2
Usawa
Principle #3
Uongozi wa maono
Principle #4
sawubona
Principle #5
mate masie
Principle #5
mate masie
Principle #7
UPONYAJI/ MINO BIMAADIZIWIN
Ifarada stands for youth, resilience, and excellence. Using Indigenous, West African and Swahili languages to guide our principles helps to de-colonize our work centering on the values and principles of our ancestors and our allies. As our organization is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation we aim to walk in solidarity healing our land, people and our communities.
All of our programs and counselling services are provided by trained professionals and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
All of our programs and counselling services are provided by trained professionals and volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
Our Impact
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Meet our Team
The Ifarada team is composed of professionals and volunteers from a cross-section of cultures, varied experiences, and different mental health and wellness educational backgrounds. Our Wellbeing team members may represent youth and professionals with established expertise in social work, mental health, addictions and substance use, psychotherapy and counselling. Our supports are holistic, considering family and youth outreach and advocacy, education and learning supports, mental health and wellness, therapeutic and mentorship group support, education and learning, and so much more. In all with a commitment to help and empower you and your family.
Meet The Board
Ifrada has a Board of Directors team who act as a support to the organization and the Chief Executive Officer. Membership ranges from 6 to 12 members and across varied backgrounds. We are proud to say that, 10-20% of our members are youth and young adults between 18 to 29 years old.
Emmanuel Asamoah
Community Worker
Elizabeth Evans
Social Worker
Lisa McGregor
Teacher
Sophia Okeyere
Crisis Worker/Counsellor
Kaitlin Patrick
Administrative Manager
Okey Pauliocap
Contractor/ Business Owner
Adrianna Perrryman
Wonderfully Made Executive Director
Nicole Perryman
Social Worker/ Psychotherapist
Matthew Persad
Operations Worker
Tasia Richards
Social Media/Marketing
Professional
Professional
Opportunities Keep Sprouting Up
See yourself as part of our team? Ifarada is always looking for team members with varied experiences and backgrounds to help empower our community. Interested in making a difference? Believe in the many colours of the rainbow?
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